2006-08-08 07:10:05 · 9 answers · asked by tanusdatta 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
When alkaline phosphatae (ALP) is elevated on its own, it can mean several things: First, it goes up when bones are growing, so it wil be 'elevated' in children, or in adults who have a healing fracture or other bone disorders that I won't go into. When its from the liver, it is a 'soft' indicator of biliary obstruction: it may go up if you have gallstones, particularly if they get caught up in the biliary tree. Some other more serious conditions associated with biliary obstruction will also have the same effect.
ALP is frequently noted as an incidental finding with screening liver function tests - it means nothing important.
So: if its only the ALP that is elevated, and you haven't any broken bones, and you are feeling well, you can either ignore it, or visit your doctor again for reassurance (which you should do anyway).
Hope this helps.
2006-08-08 07:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by Knick A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The elevated alkaline phosphatase can indicate either a liver or a bone problem. In liver conditions, one usually sees a concurrent elevation of the GGT. Ask your doctor to order the GGT as this value will direct subsequent testing.
If your problem is in the liver, there are several possible explanations. Fatty liver, associated with diabetes mellitus, can cause asymptomatic elevation of the liver tests. Obstruction of the bile ducts must also be considered. The best first step is an ultrasound of liver, gall bladder, and bile ducts. This test will often provide information regarding diagnosis
2006-08-08 07:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the doctor should have told you what possibly caused the elevations in alkaline, and either given presp. if needed. Or what to do. Did you not ask him why or how this happened?
2006-08-08 07:14:27 · answer #3 · answered by honeychild4u2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How does your doctor say you should treat it? He/She is the one you should be asking. Whatever is recommended, take it seriously. The body doesn't have an extra liver.
2006-08-08 07:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one here can answer your question with any degree of accracy. If you've had the test, go to your doctor and you will get the best answer possible.
2006-08-08 07:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by Randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe that means you consume WAY too much alcohol....so stop.
2006-08-08 07:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use venegar in food and papaya too. leave fats and oil in food.
2006-08-08 07:14:14 · answer #7 · answered by flori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
didn't your doctor told you about it...?
2006-08-08 07:54:01 · answer #8 · answered by g o l d e e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, duh, what did the doctor say, moron?
2006-08-08 07:13:17 · answer #9 · answered by kittiekasopolous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋